What does a member accomplish by registering, but never using the site or posting? Many of the users have very spammy addresses but don't post. I have got to think there is a reason why they do this. Are they stealing bandwidth?

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Re: Members who do not use the site.Reply #1 - Jul 1st, 2009 at 10:20pm

What does a member accomplish by registering, but never using the site or posting?

Nothing.

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Re: Members who do not use the site.Reply #2 - Jul 1st, 2009 at 11:52pm

hmm, then why???

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Re: Members who do not use the site.Reply #3 - Jul 13th, 2009 at 12:32am

I've seen this kind of member put spam links in their profile or signature, which can be seen on their profile page. It's a way of spreading their stupid spam links without having to go through posting.

Re: Members who do not use the site.Reply #4 - Jul 14th, 2009 at 11:09pm

Interesting. Other than that there are lurkers. They join, they read, they find answers to the questions they meant to ask and have little to say since they're busy running their board and getting to work.

I've seen this kind of member put spam links in their profile or signature, which can be seen on their profile page. It's a way of spreading their stupid spam links without having to go through posting.

99 percent of the people who register and login to my site are spammers and I take several messages a day off my board because of it .... running 1.3